‘There was never a great man who had not a great mother.’ – Olive Schreiner

‘Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.’ – Anon

A lioness with her cubs (Picture: Getty)

As well as a message in your card, you could also place some glitter, dried and pressed flowers, a feather, a photograph of the pair of you together or some other small trinket that means something to her.